Still reeling from the destruction of Hurricane Sandy, the Rockaways played host to their annual Queens St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 2. Bottom right, Parade President Michael Benn interviews Grand Marshal John Ahern. Just above, Msgr. John Brown, pastor of St. Francis de Sales parish, Belle Harbor, which has played a major part in the recovery efforts, is shown with Deputy Marshals Mary Pat Buckley and Keith Purce. Festivities began with Mass at St. Francis de Sales Church, followed by breakfast at the Knights of Columbus.